Should I sell?

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Projectman
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Should I sell?

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I haven't been on here for a long time due to work, life etc.
My 907ie is about to go through another winter after having nothing done to it all year :( .
I had to sell my other Italian bike (Guzzi) and buy a Tiger 800 because of a wonky shoulder. The shoulder trouble means I will probably struggle to ride the Ducati very far if I ever get it sorted.
So, I thought I would sound out the forum to see If anyone is looking for an affordable, sound, 907ie that needs a few bits doing to it to get it back on the road.
Me and a mate pushed it the two miles to my house a couple of years ago and I got it to start second turn after freeing of the fuel pump (which I have replaced). I can't afford to take a bath on the price but I am a realist about these things.
If anyone is interested, please PM me and I'll answer your questions as soon as I can (although I will be away for the next two days).
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Re: Should I sell?

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Hello, and the location is?
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Projectman
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Re: Should I sell?

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Sorry. :oops:

I'm in the UK.
Projectman
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Joined: Fri May 28, 2010 10:49 am
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year: 1986

Re: Should I sell?

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In answer to my own question, NO!
I've dug the bike out from the corner of the garage and put it up on a hydraulic ramp. That way it won't get forgotten about.
It's obvious that it will be much easier to sell as a road-worthy machine, so it's time to start a rolling program of end to end maintenance and fettling.
Long term, I don't think I will be able to keep it though; I'm waiting to find out what they are going to do to/with my knackered shoulder.
My main bike is a Triumph Tiger 800xc, and the riding/handlebar position is O.K. for me; Merely sitting on the Ducati causes all sorts of shoulder, knee and back twinges. :(
Shame though, the Ducati 907 is a lovely and rare thing indeed.
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